'The Greatest': Messi and Argentina the toast of world media

13 Sept 06:25 Key points summarised by AI

Lionel Messi led Argentina to a dramatic World Cup victory over France, securing their first title since 1986 in a thrilling penalty shootout.
Global media universally hailed Messi as 'The Greatest,' recognizing his long-awaited World Cup win as the crowning achievement of his legendary career.
The final was widely celebrated as one of the most exciting in history, featuring a titanic showdown between Messi and French star Kylian Mbappe, whose hat-trick forced penalties.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.